Production Manager I
Federal Signal · Post Falls, ID
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 30+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Federal Signal (industrial) in Post Falls, ID.
- They ask for
- 30+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, DOE
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $150k–$195k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 12 production engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Idaho plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live production postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (30+ vs 10+)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- EHS / safety 25%
- Lean 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Federal Signal in Post Falls
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Manager II · Production · Manager
Full description from Federal SignalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as well as our safety and environmental
responsibilities
through compliance and adherence. They will also support successful operations by monitoring progress against established metrics, timelines, and procedures; as well as suggesting corrective measures to continually drive improvements in the development of production and the facilities.
- ◆Operations Management: Direct daily operations, plan production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor processes to maximize output and efficiency.
- ◆Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate plant staff; manage employee relations and address grievances.
- ◆Financial Management: Create and manage budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
- ◆Quality & Compliance: Ensure product quality meets standards and enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- ◆Continuous Improvement: Analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to improve processes and productivity.
- ◆Reporting & Strategy: Prepare reports for senior management, align plant goals with company strategy, and drive strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- ✓Leadership & Team Building: Motivating, directing, and developing teams, fostering a positive environment.
- ✓Communication: Clearly conveying expectations, presenting, and collaborating across all levels.
- ✓Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and making timely, confident choices.
- ✓Strategic Thinking: Planning for future growth and operational excellence.
- ✓Adaptability: Navigating technological changes and unexpected challenges.
- ✓Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements and fostering collaboration.
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Ground Force Worldwide specializes in manufacturing mining and construction equipment and is seeking an outstanding Production Manager I who can work as a team, under tight deadlines, while running a tight ship! The Production Manager I is responsible for driving operational excellence by maximizing production, ensuring quality, controlling costs, and fostering a safe, efficient environment. Starting Salary DOE
Job Description
The incumbent will focus on optimizing the effective, efficient, and duplicable processes of our production
Expectations
All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.
We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
We are a “Solution Driven” manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force Worldwide we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for over 30 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com ..
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .